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Steintor Barock Bremen is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 2005 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for Baroque music and wanted to bring it to a wider audience. The founding members of Steintor Barock Bremen were violinist and artistic director Susanne Scholz, cellist and managing director Martin Seemann, and harpsichordist and organist Johannes Lang. They were later joined by flutist and recorder player Dorothee Oberlinger, violinist and violist Anne Katharina Schreiber, and bassoonist and contrabassoonist Christian Beuse. The ensemble takes its name from the Steintor, a gate in the city wall of Bremen, Germany, where the musicians first met and rehearsed. The Steintor was also a popular meeting place for musicians in the 18th century, making it a fitting name for an ensemble that specializes in Baroque music. Steintor Barock Bremen has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals, including the Bachfest Leipzig, the Handel Festival in Halle, the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, and the Tage Alter Musik in Herne. The ensemble has also collaborated with renowned soloists such as countertenor Andreas Scholl, soprano Simone Kermes, and violinist Giuliano Carmignola. One of the highlights of Steintor Barock Bremen's career was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion at the Bachfest Leipzig in 2010. The ensemble received critical acclaim for their interpretation of the work, with one reviewer describing it as "a revelation, a performance that breathed new life into this familiar masterpiece." In addition to their live performances, Steintor Barock Bremen has also released several recordings. Their debut album, "Bach: Violin Concertos," was released in 2008 and received widespread praise for its "crisp, lively playing" and "impeccable musicianship." The ensemble's other recordings include "Handel: Water Music," "Telemann: Concertos," and "Bach: Brandenburg Concertos." Steintor Barock Bremen has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2011, they were awarded the Echo Klassik award for their recording of Handel's Water Music. The ensemble has also been nominated for several other Echo Klassik awards, as well as the Gramophone Classical Music Award and the International Classical Music Award. Despite their success, Steintor Barock Bremen remains committed to their mission of bringing Baroque music to a wider audience. They frequently perform in schools and community centers, and offer workshops and masterclasses for young musicians. The ensemble also collaborates with other arts organizations, such as dance companies and theater groups, to create innovative and interdisciplinary performances. In conclusion, Steintor Barock Bremen is a classical music ensemble that has made a significant contribution to the world of Baroque music. With their impeccable musicianship, innovative programming, and commitment to education and outreach, they have earned a reputation as one of the leading Baroque ensembles of our time.

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